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Monthly Archives: June, 2020

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: June 25th, Aramis Ramirez and Paul Maholm

Seven former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and one quick transaction of note at the bottom. Paul Maholm, pitcher for the 2005-11 Pirates....

First Pitch: Some Added Information on the 2020 Season

We included links and tweets yesterday with information on the 2020 season. I thought I'd add some more extra ones that I found interesting,...

Pirates Announce Signing of First Round Pick Nick Gonzales

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of first round pick Nick Gonzales on Wednesday afternoon. He was taken with the seventh overall pick two...

Baseball America Updates Top 100 Prospects List to Include 2020 Draft Picks

Baseball America has updated their top 100 prospects list to include 2020 draft picks. As you may or may not remember, Baseball America had...

June 24, 1979: Pirates Shut Out by Rick Reuschel

Cubs' starter Rick Reuschel shut the Pirates out on five hits as Chicago won the rubber match of the three-game series at TRS.  The...

Card of the Day: 1965 Topps Pirates Rookie Stars

Today's Card of the Day is card #143 of the 1965 Topps set, featuring Pittsburgh Pirates Rookie Stars John Gelnar and Jerry May. Gelnar...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: June 24th, Jake Stenzel and a Big Day from Pops

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date including the franchise’s all-time leader in batting average. There's also a game of note from...

First Pitch: One Week Until Players Report for Spring Training

Late last night word came down that everything has been worked out between the players and owners to start a 60-game season. Our article...

Deal is Done, Players Agree to Report to Camps by July 1st for 60-Game Season

According to various sources, the Major League Baseball Players Association has agreed to report to training camps by July 1st and play a 60-game...

June 23, 1979: Pirates’ Win Streak Ends With Loss to Cubs

The Pirates dropped a 4-3 decision to Chicago, ending their winning streak at six.  Don Robinson held the Cubs to five hits over seven...

Game Rewind: Pirates vs Moose, August 17, 1924

On August 17, 1924, the Pittsburgh Pirates traveled to Warren, Ohio to take on the Warren Moose. It was a semi-pro team managed by...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: June 23rd

Two former Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers born on this date, as well as one trade to recap and one transaction. The Trade On this date in 1956,...

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